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Cavaliers C Timofey Mozgov doubles up vs. Bulls Thursday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(2/12/2015)Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov scored 13 points on 5 of 6 shooting while hauling in 11 rebounds in his team's 113-98 loss to the Bulls Thursday.

Mozgov was hit with foul trouble early in the second half, and after receiving his fourth foul soon after play resumed following halftime, he was hit with a technical foul on his way to the bench. He still managed to put together his first double-double in the last eight games, blocking one shot in the loss and scoring in double digits for the fifth time in six February games. Mozgov has a matchup with the Wizards on tap coming out of the All-Star break.

Cavaliers' Timofey Mozgov scores 12 in rout of Clippers

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(2/5/2015)Cavaliers C Timofey Mozgov scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds, matching Kevin Love for the game high, in a 105-94 win over the Clippers, Thursday.

Mozgov did all of his damage in less than three quarters. He left the game for good with 3:22 left in the third and the Cavs leading by 31. The Clippers rallied in the fourth against the Cavalier bench to cut the lead to a respectable final score.

Mozgov shot 5-of-7 from the floor and earned four of his rebounds on the offensive glass.

The Cavaliers play next on Friday at the Pacers.

LeBron on Mozgov: Best big guy I've played with since Ilgauskas

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(1/22/2015)The Cavaliers have won four straight games after beating the Jazz, 106-92, on Wednesday. While everyone is providing their two cents about what is driving the Cavs surge, star forward LeBron James has his own theory as well.

James feels the addition of Timofey Mozgov has been a big reason why the Cavs are beginning to play better. Mozgov is averaging 10.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in seven games since his acquisition from Denver.

"It's funny, I was talking to my friend the other day and I said he's probably the best, as far as big, true big," James said, per Cleveland.com. "You know, Chris Bosh is a great big, Kevin Love is a great big. But I'm talking about a true, 7-foot, big guy. He's probably the best one I've played with since Z (Zydrunas Ilgauskas).

"They have different skill sets, but they both have skill. They know how to play. Some times you get a lot of bigs that are just big. He knows how to play and it's great to have him out there."

Mozgov has had double-doubles in back-to-back games.

"He's going to be on the scouting report," James said of Mozgov. "Once you're on the scouting report, you start hitting the opposing team's scouting report then you know you're starting to do some good things. And he's going to be on that. He's a walking double-double."

Cavs' Blatt on recently acquired Mozgov: ''He's a great fit for our team'

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(1/20/2015)Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov had quite the home debut during Monday's 108-94 win against the Bulls. Mozgov, who was acquired in a Jan. 7 trade with Denver, totaled 15 points and 15 rebounds in his first home game with Cleveland.

He is averaging 9.3 points and 9.0 rebounds in six games since his acquisition.

"I think since he’s came in here, he’s applied himself extremely well," coach Dave Blatt said, per the team's official website. "He’s fit right in and he’s a great fit for our team. The skill set that he has and his activity level is just a great fit for our team. We’ll miss Andy Varejao for a good period of time. We played not a short period of time without our starting center but obviously when Timo (Timofey) came in, he filled a big void and he’s just applied himself extremely well."

Cavs C Timofey Mozgov posts double-double in loss

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/11/2015)New Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov scored 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked two shots in Sunday's loss to the Kings. This was Mozgov's second game -- and first start -- with Cleveland after being acquired from the Nuggets last week.

Mozgov, who had nine points and eight rebounds in his Cavs' debut, will visit Phoenix on Tuesday.

Cavaliers' Timofey Mozgov probable after passing physical

Mozgov was recently acquired by the club, and needed to take a physical in oder to be cleared to play. There were conflicting reports early on Friday, but it appears Mozgov is set, and will take on the Warriors. He's averaging 8.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.

"I've come off the bench most of the season," Thompson said. "Whatever it takes for us to win. [I'll] come out and join the bench mob again. Bring the energy with myself, Delly [Matthew Dellavedova] and all the other guys so that's a role that I embrace and I'm trying to be the X-factor."

Mozgov was acquired by the Cavaliers from the Nuggets on Wednesday. In 38 games, the big man from Russia averaged 8.5 points and 7.8 rebounds.

What do we do with the new-look Cavaliers' front court?

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(1/7/2015)The Cavaliers got the big man they've been looking for Wednesday, when they moved a pair of first-round picks to the Nuggets in exchange for Timofey Mozgov. What should Fantasy owners think about the Cavalier's frontcourt now?

If anything, this move should be a positive for Kevin Love, who gets to space the floor around a true big man. For Tristan Thompson and Anderson Varejao's gifts, they aren't going to attract the kind of attention near the rim Mozgov will when he's rolling, and he could have a similar impact on Love's outside game that Nikola Pekovic did when the two played together in Minnesota.

The news isn't so great for Thompson, who looked like a really solid Fantasy contributor in the wake of Varejao's season-ending injury. Thompson has been averaging 10.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game over the last 10, and was seeing even more playing time recently, with 40.4 minutes per game under his belt over the last five. He'll still get plenty of playing time, but I'm not sure he has much value as a 25-minute-per-game player. If that's where things fall, he'll end up as just a low-end Fantasy option, but it is still worth hanging on to him for a few weeks to see how they choose to deploy him.

For his part, Mozgov's value doesn't change much. He probably loses a bit, but it's not like he was a big Fantasy contributor lately anyways. He is an offensively skilled big man and a solid rebounder and shot blocker, but the Cavaliers probably aren't going to rely on him too heavily, so you're probably looking at a reserve big man in most leagues.

The Cavaliers desperately needed a big man, and they got a pretty good one. However, this seems like a move that will make more of an impact in real life than the Fantasy realm.

Report: Cavs still in pursuit of Nuggets C Timofey Mozgov

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/5/2015)After reaching in an agreement with the Knicks and Thunder on a three-team trade, the Cavaliers remain in pursuit of Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports on Monday. However, Deven is still reluctant to trade him to Cleveland.

Mozgov scored only two points on 1 of 5 shooting from the field, adding three rebounds, one assist and two blocks while logging 17 minutes of game action in a 110-101 victory over Minnesota. He is averaging 5.8 points and 5.4 rebounds over his last five games.

"My friends talk about it, but I just say, 'If you're talking, don’t invite me, OK?" Mozgov said prior to the game, per the Denver Post. "It's simple. They can talk about it with each other, but I know nothing about it."

Nuggets' center Timofey Mozgov fouls out on Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(1/1/2015)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov fouled out against the Bulls on Thursday.

Mozgov picked up five fouls in by the third quarter. With three minutes left in the contest, he fouled out. Mozgov scored four points over 25 minutes. He pulled down six rebounds.

Timofey Mozgov get stitches, plays limited minutes Monday

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(12/22/2014)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov had just two points and three rebounds in Monday's loss to the Hornets. Mozgov also only played 15 minutes in the game after being elbowed in the head by Bismack Biyombo late in the first quarter.

Mozgov went back to the locker room to get stitches and was able to return. The Nuggets will look to bounce back Tuesday against the Nets.

Nuggets C Timofey Mozgov doubles up vs. Hawks

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/7/2014)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov scored 14 points on 5 of 6 shooting while racking up 11 rebounds in his team's 96-84 loss to the Hawks Sunday.

Mozgov picked up his sixth double-double of the season and played 33 minutes with JaVale McGee (tibia) out for the game. He had been held to single-digit point totals in each of his last two games after turning in five straight double-digit outings but delivered an efficient shooting performance Sunday. Mozgov also kicked in two blocks and one steal in the loss. He'll square off with the Raptors Monday.

Nuggets C Timofey Mozgov posts 18-13 line vs. Suns

Mozgov has started to turn up his performance over the last six games, delivering five double-digit scoring performances and three double-doubles during that stretch. However, the Nuggets weren't able to come through with a sixth straight win. The center also managed three steals and two blocks in 32 minutes. He'll match up with the Suns again Friday.

Nuggets C Timofey Mozgov doubles up vs. Lakers Sunday

Mozgov delivered his third double-double of the season one game after tallying just five points and four rebounds against the Pelicans. He also managed one block and one steal in 30 minutes of action Sunday. Mozgov will look to build on his performance in Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Report: Nuggets will pick up team option on Mozgov's contract

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/2/2014)The Nuggets are expected to pick up the team option on center Timofey Mozgov's contract, which will pay him approximately $5 million next season, according to the Denver Post on Sunday. The team will have until June 29 to make the announcement official.

Through two games, he's averaged 11.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 52.9 percent from the field in 21.5 minutes.

Nuggets not ready to name starting center

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/30/2014)When asked if he's named a starting center, Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw said, "we'll kind of have to see," according to the Denver Post. JaVale McGee missed most of last season because of a fractured right fibula. Timofey Mozgov took over for him over that stretch and averaged 9.4 points and 6.4 rebounds over 82 games.

Timofey Mozgov snags career-high 29 boards in win

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(4/11/2014)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov put together the best game of his career Thursday, in a 100-99 win over the Warriors.

Mozgov dominated the Warriors, especially on the boards, where he snagged 29 rebounds, the highest total in the league this season. He added 23 points on 10 of 15 shooting, with three assists, three blocks and a steal in 43 minutes of action.

Mozgov has been playing the best ball of his season recently, averaging 17.6 points and 9.4 rebounds per game in the month of April.

Timofey Mozgov held to seven points in loss to Spurs

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/29/2014)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov (illness) returned to the starting lineup on Friday, but failed to score in double figures in a 133-102 loss to the Spurs.

Mozgov scored seven points on 3 of 8 from the floor, and 1 of 2 from the charity stripe. He also contributed with eight rebounds, one block and one steal while logging 21 minutes of game action. He is averaging 9.0 points and 7.6 rebounds over his last five games.

Timofey Mozgov, Jan Vesely set to play vs. Spurs

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/28/2014)The Nuggets have upgraded center Timofey Mozgov and forward Jan Vesely to probable for Friday's game against the Spurs, the Denver Post reports. Mozgov had been dealing with an illness while Vesely had been nursing a bruised left rib cage.

Illness will keep Timofey Mozgov out Friday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(3/28/2014)The Nuggets have listed center Timofey Mozgov as out for Friday's game against the Spurs, due to an illness. He is likely day to day moving forward, with Denver's next game set for Monday against the Grizzlies.

Timofey Mozgov chips in with 15 points off the bench

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/26/2014)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov got to the charity stripe early and often on Saturday, as he turned in a solid performance and fell three boards shy of a double-double in a 109-96 victory over the Pacers.

Mozgov went 4 of 8 shooting from the field, and 7 of 10 from the free throw line. It was the first time this season he reached the free throw line 10 times. He scored 15 points and grabbed seven boards. He also chipped in with three assists and two blocks while logging 24 minutes of game action.

Mozgov has scored in double figures in three of his last five games played. He has averaged 10.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.8 blocks over that span.

Timofey Mozgov scores 20 points in 21 minutes

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(1/6/2014)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov scored in double figures for the second straight game, as he scored 20 points on 8 of 10 shooting from the field, missing his lone 3-point attempt, and converting 4 of 5 from the free throw line in his team's 137-115 victory over the Lakers in Los Angeles.

Mozgov did all of his damage in 21 minutes of game action, also adding seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals. He has averaged 10.0 points and 4.0 rebounds over his last five games played.

Timofey Mozgov scores 16 points vs. Grizzlies

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(1/3/2014)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov scored 16 points on 7 of 9 shooting and hauled in seven rebounds in 24 minutes of action off the bench in his team's 111-108 win over the Grizzlies Friday.

It was Mozgov's best scoring performance since the beginning of December, when he posted 16-point and 17-point efforts in back-to-back games. He also recorded two blocks and one assists in Friday's win. Mozgov has averaged 8.4 points and 6.0 rebounds over 32 games played.

Timofey Mozgov just misses double-double

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/22/2013)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov enjoyed another solid performance off the bench as he fell one board shy of a double-double Saturday night against the Clippers.

Mozgof went 6 of 9 shooting from the field and 3 of 5 from the free throw line. He finished the game with 15 points and nine rebounds, with five of them coming from the offensive end while logging 26 minutes of game action in a 112-91 defeat.

Mozgof had only made two of his last 10 shots over his previous three games entering Saturday. He is averaging 8.2 points and 6.0 rebounds over his last five games played.

Timofey Mozgov doubles up with career-high 20 boards

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/3/2013)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov enjoyed another monster performance in the paint during Tuesday's 111-87 win over the Nets.

Mozgov went 6 of 9 shooting from the field and a perfect 5 of 5 from the free throw line. He put up his second consecutive double-double with 17 points and a career-high 20 rebounds, with six of them coming from the offensive side. He also chipped in with two blocks, one assist, one steal while logging 31 minutes of game action.

Mozgov has averaged 7.8 points and 9.8 rebounds over his last five games.

Timofey Mozgov doubles up vs. Raptors

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12/1/2013)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov notched his first double-double of the season Sunday, scoring 16 points on 6 of 12 shooting and hauling in a career-high 15 rebounds in his team's 112-98 win over the Raptors.

Mozgov added two steals and two blocks while playing a season-high 31 minutes in the win. He has averaged 8.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 16 games.

JJ Hickson set to slip into Nuggets lineup

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/11/2013)Nuggets center JJ Hickson will get the start at center over Timofey Mozgov Monday against the Jazz, according to the team's play-by-play broadcaster. The Nuggets lost starter JaVale McGee to a stress fracture in his leg Sunday.

Hickson has more experience as a starter in the recent past, having started 80 games a year ago with the Trail Blazers. He also started the first two games this season, and is averaging 5.6 points and 7.4 rebounds in five games.

Mozgov has started just 50 of the 135 games he has appeared in during parts of four seasons, and only started once last season. He is averaging 7.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in 17.0 minutes per game.

Timofey Mozgov scores 11 off the bench

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/6/2013)Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov stayed sharp as he scored in double figures for the second time over the last three games during Tuesday's loss to the Spurs.

Mozgov went 4 of 6 shooting from the field and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. He finished the game with 11 points and five rebounds. He also added two assists and a block while logging 21 minutes of game action in a 102-94 defeat.

Mozgov is averaging 9.7 points and 3.3 boards through three games played. He is shooting 60 percent from the field (12 of 20) over that span.

Mozgov stays in Denver

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/31/2013)The Nuggets brought center Timofey Mozgov back on a three-year deal worth $14 million, according to a report from Yahoo.com. Mozgov averaged just 2.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game in 41 games last season. He joined the Nuggets as one of the pieces of the Carmelo Anthony trade three seasons ago.